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Licensed instructors are fully insured and are subject to requirements including first aid training, DBS checks, safeguarding awareness, and compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Other members (typically black belts and brown belts) may teach Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu under the authority of a Licensed Instructor in attendance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe current register of licensed instructors is available for viewing by registered members\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.aiuchi.org/Cms/Spaces/MEMBERS/Licensed+Instructors\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu Association is managed by a committee of officers. Like all instructors, the officers volunteer their time to organise Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe current committee includes:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Director : Martyn Kingsbury\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Technical Director is the most senior active instructor in the Association. He oversees all technical aspects of the art of Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu, including instruction and syllabus content. He is supported by a group of other senior instructors (called the Technical Committee). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eMartyn is a 5th dan, the highest grade awarded in Aiuchi. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eMost technical questions are best directed to your instructor rather than directly to Martyn, however in some circumstances it may be appropriate to send a query to the technical committee as a whole. They can be contacted using the general enquiries option on the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.aiuchi.org/Home/ContactUs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eContact Us\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChairperson : Tom Hill\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:chair@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003echair@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Chairperson is an elected position, responsible for running the managing committee, reporting to members on Association management matters, and upholding the Association’s constitution. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eTom is a Nidan (2nd\u0026nbsp;dan) and runs a club at Cardiff University.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecretary : Matthew Watts\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:secretary@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003esecretary@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Secretary is an elected position, responsible for clubs and membership including ensuring clubs apply the high standards required by our members for managing membership-related matters. The secretary is also accountable for communications, events promotion and insurance matters, with the support of other officers. In the event of any incident which could potentially lead to an insurance claim, you must promptly contact the Secretary. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eMatt is a Shodan (1st\u0026nbsp;dan) and runs a club at Keele University.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreasurer : Jesse Fodderingham Thompson\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:treasurer@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003etreasurer@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Treasurer is an elected position, responsible for all financial matters including presenting annual accounts every autumn and negotiating major expenses such as insurance costs. Please email the Treasurer for a copy of the last financial year\u0027s annual accounts, which are available to any member on request.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eJesse is a Shodan (1st dan).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEqual Opportunities Officer :\u0026nbsp;[Vacant]\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:equality@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003eequality@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Equal Opportunities Officer is an elected position, and leads the Association’s constitutional objective to promote equal opportunities for all members. This officer also has oversight of safeguarding, welfare and complaints matters, which are led day-to-day by specifically appointed officers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMembers\u0027 Officer : Vir Ahluwalia\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Members’ Officer is an elected position, ensuring the views of the general membership are taken into account by the committee. As the position is currently vacant, the committee listens to the Welfare Officers’ advice on feeling among members about important issues. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvents Officer : [Vacant]\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:events@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003eevents@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Events Officer is appointed by the committee to organise national events and gradings. Please contact the Events Officer if you have an idea for an event that you want to help arrange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunications Officer : David Litt\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:communications@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003ecommunications@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Communications Officer is appointed by the committee to keep members informed of Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu events and other business. If you have an item that should be shared with all clubs, this is your contact. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eDavid is a 1st dan and runs a club in Harrow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafeguarding Officer : Sarah Towner\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003esafeguarding@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Safeguarding Officer is appointed by the committee to be responsible for the safeguarding of children in all clubs. If you ever have any concerns relating to a child, please do not hesitate to contact him. Please also see the \u003ca href=\u0022https://aiuchi.co.uk/policies\u0022\u003eSafeguarding Children policy\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWelfare Officers:\u0026nbsp;Sarah Towner\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:welfare@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003ewelfare@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Welfare Officers are appointed by the committee to support members and make sure that our clubs continue to be friendly, safe and welcoming places to train. Both officers are available to give advice and support if you have any questions or concerns about anything happening in connection with Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu. You can contact them anonymously if you wish.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplaints Officer : Jason Lock\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:complaints@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003ecomplaints@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe Complaints Officer is appointed by the committee to impartially address any complaint escalated to them from any person, in accordance with the Association’s Complaints and Welfare Procedure. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInformation Systems Officer : Daniel Addis\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:iso@aiuchi.org\u0022\u003eiso@aiuchi.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eThe ISO is appointed by the committee to keep the website and other IT systems up and running. If you’re having a technical issue, please speak to your club committee or instructor first, and they will coordinate with the ISO if needed. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eDaniel\u0026nbsp;is a 1st Kyu (brown belt)\u0026nbsp;instructor and runs the Cardiff University club.\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"9px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"15px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"9px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"15px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.aiuchi.org/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Instructors+and+Officers?version=9","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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